Word
Definitions
01organizing and controlling
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of organizing and controlling a business, a project, or a group of people.
n. the process of dealing with or controlling things or people; often used in business contexts regarding resources and strategy.
日本語:管理※
“Good time management is essential if you want to finish your work before the weekend.”
“The project failed not due to a lack of funding, but because of poor management and a lack of clear communication between departments.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the abstract skill or process.
Synonyms
02the people in charge
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the group of people who run a company or organization.
n. the collective body of executives or administrators who lead an organization, often contrasted with the workforce or staff.
日本語:幹部※
Español:gerencia
“The management decided to give all employees a bonus this year.”
“Tensions between management and the union reached a breaking point after the latest round of salary negotiations proved unsuccessful.”
Usage
Can be treated as a singular or plural noun depending on whether you see them as a unit or individuals.
Synonyms
03handling a situation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. the way you handle a difficult situation or a medical condition.
n. the clinical or practical handling of a specific condition, patient, or crisis.
日本語:管理※
“The doctor discussed the long-term management of his diabetes.”
“Effective pain management requires a multidisciplinary approach involving both medication and physical therapy.”
Usage
Commonly used in medical and social work contexts to describe a plan of action.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “management” in context.
Verb
01. improve management
“The department held a workshop to help supervisors improve management of their staff.”
verb + noun
Adjective
02. effective management
“Effective management is essential for the success of any small business.”
adj + noun
03. efficient management
“The company grew quickly thanks to the efficient management of its resources.”
adj + noun
04. poor management
“The restaurant closed down due to poor management and high costs.”
adj + noun
05. senior management
“The new policy was approved by senior management last week.”
adj + noun
06. successful management
“Successful management requires good communication skills and patience.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. financial management
“Students should take a course in financial management to learn how to handle their money.”
noun + noun
08. human management
“The course focuses on human management and how to lead diverse teams.”
noun + noun
09. management system
“We are installing a new management system to track our inventory more accurately.”
noun + noun
10. management agency
11. management company
Real-World Examples
“People are told they must be leaders, not mundane managers, and he finds that terribly destructive of both leadership and management.” “To answer that, let’s take a look at how a rapidly shifting labor landscape is changing the nature of workforce management today.” Etymology
From manage + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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